Rob Birley, director of Stockport-based HR Consultancy Cornerstone Resources, explores probation periods: what purpose they serve, should you have them and if so, how they can work for your business. A probationary period is applied to the start of an employee's time with you. Typically its 3 to … [Read more...]
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C&C unveils new Employee Benefits division
Stockport-headquartered insurance broker, C&C, has officially launched C&C Employee Benefits, a new division to improve how businesses support their people’s health, protection and wellbeing. C&C Employee Benefits Ltd, the new name and face of C&C Healthcare (Leeds) Ltd, signifies … [Read more...]
Employers and government to partner on building healthier workplaces
More than 60 major and many small employers are partnering with government to tackle the growing numbers of people out of work due to ill health. The joint effort, developed in response to Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working Review, will drive action to prevent ill-health, support people … [Read more...]
Local businesses invited to participate in SEND Care Leavers and NEET careers fair
Local employers, education providers and charities are invited to an upcoming Your Futures event at Stockport College, organised by Stockport Pledge in partnership with Stockport Council. The Pledge Partnership enables businesses to work together with educators to provide every young person … [Read more...]
Signpost for Carers announces Carer Champions training for local businesses
Stockport charity, Signpost for Carers has secured funding to support local businesses with training to support working carers in their workforce. Think Carer Training is a CPD accredited practical and engaging course designed for individuals who want to become Carer Champions in their … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society achieves employment ‘treble’
Vernon Building Society has been named Employer of the Year at the North West Business of the Year Awards, marking the third time in 2025 the Stockport-based mutual has been recognised for its employment practices. The award was presented at a ceremony attended by more than 400 guests at The … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Why Stockport employers must prepare now for the 2026 Umbrella Reform
Stockport recruitment agency, Grassroots, explains the upcoming Umbrella Reform, and how local employers can prepare to ensure their use of contractors and temporary workers remains compliant. From April 2026, significant changes to contractor tax compliance will come into force in the UK - and … [Read more...]
Chair appointed to new Fair Work Agency
Matthew Taylor has been appointed as the first chair of the new Fair Work Agency, a new body that will enforce protections for workers as part of employment rights reforms. The Fair Work Agency will launch in April 2026 and bring together three existing enforcement bodies to create a single … [Read more...]
Azets highlights new child benefit repayment option
People earning more than £60,000 a year have a new way to manage their child benefit repayments following a change in HMRC’s process, explains a senior payroll professional at Azets. Julie Gunnell, Associate Director of Payroll Growth at international accountancy and business advisory group … [Read more...]
Stockport students experience health of social care careers taster day
300 secondary school students from across Stockport and Tameside have had the chance to get hands-on experiences of health and social care careers. Stockport Council and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust welcomed the 14-16 year-olds to Stockport Town Hall on Tuesday 30 September, to take part in the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport jobs fair to showcase more than 500 roles
Manchester Airport will host its next jobs fair on from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday 5 November at Wythenshawe Forum, showcasing more than 500 roles at the hub. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about a career at the airport by speaking to the more than 20 employers operating on-site … [Read more...]
Businesses urged to support new work experience guarantee for schools
An upcoming event, NextGen Stockport, aims to support local small businesses, educators and communities deliver new 10-day requirement for work experience. With the rollout of the Modern Work Experience Guarantee, secondary schools across Stockport are now required to provide students in Years … [Read more...]
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